Wisconsin Public School Observance Days: 2026-27
2026-27 School Year Observance Days
(Note: Special observance days are written into Wisconsin State Statute. Per state law, "on days when school is held or, if the day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, on a school day immediately preceding or following the respective day, the day shall be appropriately observed.")
September 11, 2026: September 11 Observance Day
September 16, 2026: Mildred Fish Harnack Day
September 17, 2026: U.S. Constitution Day
September 16, 2026: Wisconsin Day (Wednesday of Wonderful Wisconsin Week - September 15-19, 2025)
September 18, 2026: POW-MIA Recognition Day (Friday of the third week in September)
September 23, 2026: Bullying Awareness Day (Wednesday of the fourth week in September)
September 28, 2026: Frances Willard Day
October 9, 2026: Leif Erikson Day
October 12, 2026: Christopher Columbus' Birthday
November 11, 2026: Veterans Day
January 15, 2027: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 12, 2027: Abraham Lincoln's Birthday
February 15, 2027: Susan B. Anthony's Birthday
February 22, 2027: George Washington's Birthday
March 4, 2027: Casimir Pulaski Day
March 17, 2027: "The Great Hunger" in Ireland
April 9, 2027: Prisoners of War Remembrance Day
April 13, 2027: American's Creed Day
April 19, 2027: Patriots' Day
April 22, 2027: Environmental Awareness Day
April 30, 2027: Arbor Day (Last Friday in April)
June 14, 2027: Robert La Follette Sr. Day